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[ausqueen 0]

PS:

To those who made me laugh comparing their page numbers

I'm writing this on page... 38... yes! Who else is on the same page?

My controls, board settings, view number of posts per page and... click what you want.

I have max posts per page - 40

You are such a lovely bunch of people!

Blessings to all.

Back tomorrow.

[CarolineM 0]

Tamzo.

Have you read the guides for the K-1 visa yet? They are VERY helpful and might answer some of your questions. http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=guides Try that

MELLIE. I know you don't check in here but I did pop your cherry ripes in the mail yesterday! So that's something to look forward to.

All....wow sorry I haven't been posting much. I've been so busy around here. We are getting ready to leave for the Cricket...although I must say I'm quite bummed...Symonds hurt himself and won't be playing...neither will Brett Lee Two of my favorites actually.

Congrats on the interview date Paul! That's very exciting!

and YAY for upcoming reunions!!!

Kath - sorry i haven't written you back...just nuts around here but all is well. Stewart's great and he is also really excited for the cricket!

[hampster 0]

Me Excited Caroline

YEPPERS DAMN STRAIGHT I'M EXCITED..

NOT TO SHABBY A TIMELINE EITHER.. SENT FROM NVC 20TH FEBRUARY 2007,

SYDNEY CONSULATE SIGNED FOR IT ON THE 27TH FEBRUARY 2007,

I GET THE INTERVIEW FOLDER / ENVELOPE ON THE 8TH MARCH 2007..

COINCEDENTLY THE SAME DAY I HAD BLOOD TAKEN FOR MY VACCINATION CHECK,

AS WELL AS HIV AND SYPHILLIS AND BLOOD GROUP,

DONE BY MY LOCAL GP.

I HAVE MY XRAY'S AND MEDICAL BOOKED FOR MONDAY 19TH MARCH WITH,

DR DAVID MILLER HERE IN NORTH ADELAIDE.

THEN GOT MY INTERVIEW THE FRIDAY AFTER EASTER ( FRIDAY THE 13TH APRIL )

AND HOPING TO FLY OUT TO BE WITH MY LOVELY WIFEE CHERYL IN,

MASSACHUSETTS PROLLY ON THE 24TH APRIL 2007.

SO ANYONE OUT THERE WANT TO BY A XF FORD WITH COMPLETE NEW FRONT END,

INCLUDING FULL BULLBAR WITH SPOTLIGHTS AND 3 MONTHS REGO CONTACT ME

LOL

TO ALL GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR OWN VISA'S AND AOS.

NICE DAY HEREIN ADELAIDE TODAY SUN WAS SHINING ABOUT 34 C = 94 F.

NICE BREEZE OF THE OCEAN.

NEXT WEEK OR SO GOING TO BE IN THE MID 30'S /90'S HERE.

OK WELL ENOUGH WAFFLING FROM ME ,

ANYONE IN SYDNEY WANNA CATCH UP FOR A COFFEE ON THE 13TH APRIL LOL.

CHEERS

PAUL

P.S MIGHT HAVE SOME NICE CHOCOLATE HERSHEY KISSES AND SOME

PEEPS THE WIFEE BROUGHT OVER FOR ME

AND I DON'T SHARE EITHER MINE MINE MINE MINE!!!

Edited March 9, 2007 by hampster

[valkyrieshewee 0]

Sorry I've been absent a couple weeks! I just got hired for a substitute job last week and have been busy with that and my other jobs!

I recieved my packet on... the 1st, I think. I'd dated the check wrong, oops But I sent it off that same day and the check was cashed on the 6th! Things are moving forward and he'll be here for a visit 3 weeks from yesterday.

[vylex 0]

good morning vylex

have you put your receipt number in on the uscis website....

take care

kath

Hi Kath,

Yep, I put the receipt number on the website. I even got the new account confirmation email. Now comes the waiting game. I guess I can start assembling the Affidavit of Support material now.

Hampster,

Congratst again! Whereabouts in Mass will you be moving to? I spent 6+ years in Mass and I usually frequent the New England area since my family lives up there.

[Kath 0]

afternoon all

lyndal glad they could help..with visiting 4 times i got used to searchin and orbitz was always a good one for us for u.s. domestic flights... not long now for your reunion mate...

hi ya tamzo22

if you also go to the example forms they might help too

Example Forms

(scrolls down to see who is next in line)

hi ya ausqueen

well thats what were here for a giggle as well as learning lol cant help the aussie humour slipping out ...and ya right i changed my maximum post on a page an im at page 38 lol i had forgotten that was there...and good onya for helping tamzo22

Caroline you in oz again? or is the cricket over here....shame about the ones that got injured especially if they are ya fav's...glad to hear Stewart is doing well was wondering if all was well..

watches Hampster do the and singing I'm so EXCITED and i just can't hide i!!!!!

Valky whoo hooo on the man visiting...my hubby use to countdown from the day we organised a date lol every night he use to remind me lol...good to hear the cheque was cashed ya well on ya way now mate..good luck to ya .. enjoy the visit..take plenty of pics together.....

hi ya vylex... yep well on ya way to play the waiting game that so many of us have done...be warned it does get addictive lol

i was helping an aussie yesterday in msn that is in Philly he didnt know he could check his status online so we set up his account.. he was so rapt that now he can check it his AOS .and he too is going back to oz for holidays....so many people i know getting on a plane to either visit here or go home for hols...arrrh well another year an i will be too...lol

Just remembered something that might be interesting to ya all...

I suffer from sinuses here occassionally...so i wenet to get something cos everything i brought over i had used up...

I dont know what they put in them here but they sent me ..took one before bed my arms were jittery flying out straight for no reason..robbie was soring one night an i just usually nudge him...my arms flew out and shook him ..scared the (well u know) out of him....if i take anything during the day it puts me to sleep...it also happens if i take a sleeping tablet called sleep easy... and advil pm (which is a pain killer that helps you sleep well not for me it dont) does it to me too ..

any suggestions from the americans in here to what could be safe for me lol the drugs are too strong for me here..lol..

so for the aussies if there is anything that you take for colds ... sinses...allergies...headaches...guys and gals bring as much over in ya luggage as possible..put it in ya sox put it in ya carry on...put it in ya toilet bag in ya luggage...i might be a rare case...ohh and the frosting (icing) on the cakes here send me hyper..the things ya learn huh..robbie was so surprised that after a piece of cake i was talkative giggling and just restless when i went to bed...

so there ya go something to think on when coming here....

ok enough from me ...seeya's

take care you lot

kath

[Kath 0]

how's this i find this post somewhere else..every funny ...straight after i posted above about the drugs

Drugs

good clip

kath

[meauxna 15]

Hey everyone--glad to read all your good news!

Kath--I have the same problem with most decongestants here. I can only take a half dose of Sudafed (psuedophedrine) or my heart races 100mph. However, that is usually enough to dry up my drips.

In the spring, I take the generic form of Claritin (get it at Costco for very cheap when you know you like it) to get me through pollen season. Prescription allergy drugs are usually quite expensive (with no insurance, my Flonase would cost me $85 per month if I chose to take it).

You might try googling the drug from whatever you like from home and see what it is called here.

For the sleeping, I generally like a good, but cheap red wine--couple of glasses ought to settle you down at night!

[vylex 0]

For the sleeping, I generally like a good, but cheap red wine--couple of glasses ought to settle you down at night!

Hehe, my favorite is Yellow Tail. I even loved it before meeting the wifey LOL.

[serendipitous 0]

Me Excited Caroline

YEPPERS DAMN STRAIGHT I'M EXCITED..

NOT TO SHABBY A TIMELINE EITHER.. SENT FROM NVC 20TH FEBRUARY 2007,

SYDNEY CONSULATE SIGNED FOR IT ON THE 27TH FEBRUARY 2007,

I GET THE INTERVIEW FOLDER / ENVELOPE ON THE 8TH MARCH 2007..

COINCEDENTLY THE SAME DAY I HAD BLOOD TAKEN FOR MY VACCINATION CHECK,

AS WELL AS HIV AND SYPHILLIS AND BLOOD GROUP,

DONE BY MY LOCAL GP.

I HAVE MY XRAY'S AND MEDICAL BOOKED FOR MONDAY 19TH MARCH WITH,

DR DAVID MILLER HERE IN NORTH ADELAIDE.

THEN GOT MY INTERVIEW THE FRIDAY AFTER EASTER ( FRIDAY THE 13TH APRIL )

Okay, you seriously got your interview date like a week after it arrived at the Sydney Consulate?!

I thought they send out packet 3 first, you complete that and send packet 3 to the consulate and then they send you packet 4 with the interview stuff with a date?

Or is it different for the Aussies?

Do you really get your interview date as soon as they process the application?

[serendipitous 0]

Hi All,

I apologize for asking so many questions...but I guess that's what this forum is for....I am kind of confused right now. I just received all the forms from the Sydney consulate..and it says we need to fill 2 copies of DS-156 (Non Immigrant Visa Application) online, but then it talks about the DS-156K form.. (Non Immigrant Fiancee Visa Application). Now, I know this sounds silly..but I am a tad confused..I began filling out the DS-156 form online, but then in the middle there are quite a few questions that threw me off...ie: spouse's name..what date do you intend to arrive in the U,S, How long do you intend to stay in the U.S, What's the purpose of your trip etc...so now I'm thinking that this form doesn't apply to us...as we're applying for a K1...Which means we just need to fill out the DS-156K? Is this correct? Sorry for asking what may seem to be a fairly obvious question...but very tired right now, and just needed some clarification! Thanks All and good luck!

Hey, Tam

looks like everyone's gone to sleep! Before I do the same, just quickly: I have my forms ready for Monday and this is what I think - you fill in DS 156 online and print 2 copies. You sign both copies. DS 156K - fill it in and do NOT sign. They want you to sign it at the interview.

Qs 17,18 & 19 are about your former spouse if you had one. Or current if you have one now but then it will tell you you are not elligible for K-1! You might want to put "none" in 18 if that's the case.

Q 22 - just put the date if known or estimated date.

Q 26 & 27 - I said "Permanent" and "To marry" but with both added "pending approval of fiance visa"

When you click to submit - it will send you back if some answers are not ok. E.g. - for some answers it doesn't take "n/a" but wants "none".

Hope this helps. Others will correct me if needed! Or Lyndel was the last one to do interview - she probably remembers details.

Anyway, gotta go now. Will check in tomorrow. I just finished 3 looong days at work. Off tomorrow and Sunday... I guess I will go over my interview packet zillion times and will be hanging around here... to calm my nerves

xoxo

vik

Okay, I know my fiance has to fill out a DS-156 and a DS-156K form. I've looked online and i see the DS-156 form, but where does he get the DS-156K form? Does that come in the package? And he is not suppose to sign that until he's at the interview correct?

[nycangel 0]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Ausqueen, gonna send you a PM It's not me, but my fiance who will be interviewing on Monday morning. He flys out for Sydney Sunday to make sure he's there bright and early for his 8am appointment. We are as ready as we'll ever be for the interview. I'm so going to be waiting by the phone for his call my Sunday night.

I'm so excited and nervous at the same time I cannot wait to be in his arms again

[serendipitous 0]

Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Ausqueen, gonna send you a PM It's not me, but my fiance who will be interviewing on Monday morning. He flys out for Sydney Sunday to make sure he's there bright and early for his 8am appointment. We are as ready as we'll ever be for the interview. I'm so going to be waiting by the phone for his call my Sunday night.

I'm so excited and nervous at the same time I cannot wait to be in his arms again

Are you going to the interview with him?

I don't know if i can make it to my fiance's interview in sydney either =/

[Moonie 0]

Well I finally got the hardcopy of our NOA2 today It says wait 4 weeks to see if it has been sent to the consulate. I wonder if I should just wait till he gets his packet and see what documentation is required by Sydney before sending him stuff. I miss him terribly I hope we will have enough proof of a continuation of a relationship mainly we just have cell phone bills. Which for sure hurts my bank account.

[hampster 0]

Me Excited Caroline

YEPPERS DAMN STRAIGHT I'M EXCITED..

NOT TO SHABBY A TIMELINE EITHER.. SENT FROM NVC 20TH FEBRUARY 2007,

SYDNEY CONSULATE SIGNED FOR IT ON THE 27TH FEBRUARY 2007,

I GET THE INTERVIEW FOLDER / ENVELOPE ON THE 8TH MARCH 2007..

COINCEDENTLY THE SAME DAY I HAD BLOOD TAKEN FOR MY VACCINATION CHECK,

AS WELL AS HIV AND SYPHILLIS AND BLOOD GROUP,

DONE BY MY LOCAL GP.

I HAVE MY XRAY'S AND MEDICAL BOOKED FOR MONDAY 19TH MARCH WITH,

DR DAVID MILLER HERE IN NORTH ADELAIDE.

THEN GOT MY INTERVIEW THE FRIDAY AFTER EASTER ( FRIDAY THE 13TH APRIL )

Okay, you seriously got your interview date like a week after it arrived at the Sydney Consulate?!

I thought they send out packet 3 first, you complete that and send packet 3 to the consulate and then they send you packet 4 with the interview stuff with a date?

Or is it different for the Aussies?

Do you really get your interview date as soon as they process the application?

serendipitous..

We got Married here in Oztralia 13th May 2006.

we startd the CR1 VISA process in june last year after Cheryl - wifee,

went back to he states.

It's different yes becaue you are going through the K1 process.

But let me tell ya it had been 9 months till my lovely wifee Cheryl,

Came back for a Holiday and get ta know me visit lol.

here is some information on our CR1

Immigration Status: CR-1/IR-1Place benefits filed at: Vermont Service CenterLocal Office: Boston, MACountry of non-US Fiance / Spouse / Family Member: Australia

05-13-2006 Marriage

I-130 Process

06-14-2006 mailed to VSC

06-16-2006 Received by Service Center

06-20-2006 NOA1

06-24-2006 Touched (on a Saturday?)

07-18-2006 Notice of transfer of petition from Vermont to California.

07-20-2006 Touched - Prolly a kiss goodbye from Vermont.

07-25-2006 Receipt Notice from CSC via email.

07-26-2006 Touched

07-27-2006 Touched

07-28-2006 Touched

08-21-2006 *APPROVED*

09-05-2006 Petition received by NVC

09-18-2006 I-864 (Affidavit of Support) bill is generated; postmarked 9/22, arrives on 9/26

09-24-2006 Submitted Choice of Agent via email; Acknowledged by NVC on 09/26

09-27-2006 Mailed I-864 payment to St. Louis, MO

10-12-2006 Received IV Bill

10-23-2006 Received I-864 form (Cover letter dated Oct. 16th; envelope postmarked Oct. 20th)

12-02-2006 Mailed IV payment

12-04-2006 Mailed I-864 (EZ)

needs some updating but you get the picture .

Wishing you and all other fellow VJ'ERS a quick reuiting with your loved one's,

that are across that big puddle

Cheers

Paul

Edited March 10, 2007 by hampster